Junior Pastry Chef | Lune Melbourne

Lune Croissanterie; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Staff discounts

Coffee perks

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Lune Croissanterie is seeking a Junior Pastry Chef to join our busy Melbourne kitchens across Lonsdale St and Fitzroy. This full-time role is ideal for someone early in their pastry career who is eager to learn, loves viennoiserie, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

You'll work hands-on across production areas, build your technique, and contribute to a culture driven by pride, positivity and excellence. 38 hours per week with a 4-day pattern supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 12–18 months experience in pastry production or restaurant kitchen
• Cert IV in patisserie completed
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Full working rights in Australia

Responsibilities

• Hands-on production of viennoiserie from start to finish
• Working across multiple production areas (kitchen and cube/lamination)
• Ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation
• Working as part of a cohesive team to meet daily production goals
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative kitchen culture

Skills

Pastry production

Team collaboration

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Education

Cert IV in patisserie

Job description

Lune exists to create exceptional experiences, moments of joy, and excellence in the everyday.

We’re looking for a JuniorPastry Chef to join the kitchen team at Lune across our Lonsdale St and Fitzroy venues. This is a full-time role for someone early in their pastry career who is eager to learn, is passionate about pastry, loves a fast-paced production environment and wants to build their skills alongside experienced chefs.

Working in beautifully designed facilities with a progressive workplace culture, you’ll be part of the team responsible for producing our signature viennoiserie to the highest standards. You’ll bring a genuine willingness to learn and a collaborative attitude, with a focus on developing your technique, working cleanly and consistently, and building speed across each stage of production to the Lune standards.

What the role involves:

• Hands-on production of viennoiserie from start to finish
• Working across multiple production areas (kitchen and cube/lamination)
• Ensuring that high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation are maintained to company standards
• Working as part of a cohesive team to meet daily production goals
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative kitchen culture

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has 12-18 months experience in a pastry production or restaurant kitchen or has recently completed Cert IV in patisserie
• Demonstrates accountability, pride in their work and a positive attitude
• Is motivated, ambitious, and determined to excel in their craft
• Has full working rights in Australia

What we offer:

• A full-time role in a high-performance pastry kitchen
• Paid parental leave, staff discounts, coffee perks, and EAP access
• A 4-day work week, with consistent day hours (38 per week) and a strong focus on work/life balance
• Ongoing training across all operational sections
• A team culture built on Lune’s values: Pride, Positivity, Respect, Growth and Excellence

• Full-time role in our state-of-the-art production kitchens across Melbourne
• A team culture built on support, high standards, and real pride in the product
• Work in one of Australia's most recognised pastry teams